Tortellini with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of our Tortellini with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce—an elegant yet easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender cheese-filled tortellini with a luscious sauce made from nutty browned butter and crispy fresh sage, creating a symphony of flavors that feels both rustic and refined. Topped with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan, each bite delivers a perfect blend of creamy, savory, and aromatic notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and satisfying pasta dish uses simple ingredients to create restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your own home. Serve it with a crisp salad or warm, crusty bread for an unforgettable meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 12 Fresh sage leaves
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 8 cups Water
- 1 tsp Olive oil
Instructions
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the water to season it.
Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, typically 2-4 minutes or until the tortellini float to the surface.
While the tortellini cook, heat 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the butter has melted, add the fresh sage leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Be careful not to let the butter burn.
Drain the cooked tortellini, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the brown butter and sage sauce. Toss gently to coat the tortellini evenly in the sauce.
If the sauce feels too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Season the dish with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini and toss lightly to combine.
Serve the tortellini warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh sage leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
